I'm worried about my child
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- Early signs of autism by age: 12, 18, 24 and 36 monthsPointing, response to name, shared gaze, play and language are observations to discuss with a professional at 12, 18, 24 and 36 months. A single sign is not a diagnosis.
- What to say to your doctor about autism concerns in QuebecWording to prepare for the appointment, what to bring, and the first steps in Quebec (CLSC, family doctor, Agir tôt). Questions to ask if you are offered to wait and reassess later.
- Lost words or skills: preparing for an assessmentYour child no longer uses some words, gestures or skills they had. What to write down, what to tell a health professional, and where to start in Quebec.
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- M-CHAT-R/F explained: what the toddler autism screen meansWhat the M-CHAT-R/F screens for, what a positive or negative result means, and how to discuss it with your doctor or CLSC in Quebec.
- Girls, quiet kids and masking: why autism gets missedWhy autistic girls and quiet, compliant children are recognized later, what to notice across settings, and how to discuss concerns when school says all is fine.
- Autism, ADHD, language delay: the overlap at age 2At 2, autism, ADHD, language delay and global delay look alike and the label can shift. Why that lowers the stakes, and why the supports overlap too.
- Is that me? Heredity and a parent's own diagnosisRecognizing yourself while reading about your child's autism or ADHD is common: both are strongly inherited. What it changes, and why it may be an advantage.